Sara is particularly interested in "contemporary YA and MG novels - stories set in the real world, preferably with a multicultural or historical aspect." And would also "love to work on more science fiction and fantasy books." She loves "fantastical stories - especially when they are unique and beautifully written," and says "My favorite young adult reads in 2010 were ASH by Malinda Lo and THE DUFF by Kody Keplinger."

For those of you that don't write YA, Sara also likes romance books that are "super sexy and intelligent" and commercial fiction that has "a unique story and superior writing."

Some of Sara's clients and their upcoming books include:Miranda Kenneally - SCORE (Sourcebooks, December 2011)

And now for the best part, THE PRIZE. Sara has offered to review the first 30 pages of the THREE manuscripts whose pitches she liked the most!

How it works:
This contest is for COMPLETED POLISHED MANUSCRIPTS ONLY. If you wouldn't want an agent to read it yet, don't enter.

You have 140 characters to pitch your novel. NO ABBREVIATIONS--if the word is "When" please do not give us "whn". You may use numbers (16 instead of sixteen) but no abbreviated words. We have a great post with examples of elevator pitches in the archives, but remember, 140 characters ONLY. This includes punctuation and spaces. If you can not fit it in a tweet (hence the term "twitter pitch"), your entry will be disqualified. It's tough, but you can do it.

We will only accept entries in the genres that Sara Megibow represents. (See her bio above.)

While following our blog and spreading the word about the contest is not required, and won't get you any extra points, we would greatly appreciate it. The more the merrier!

Please put your entries in the comments of this post as follows:

Name:
Title:Genre:

140 character pitch.

Entries will be accepted until 11:59 pm ET Saturday, May 7th 2011. Any entries submitted after that time will be disqualified.

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108 comments:

Name: Jennifer DaikerEmail: jenniferdaiker(at)gmail(dot)comTitle: IN THE MIND OF A CELEBRITY STALKERGenre: Chick LitPitch: Journaling and stalking shouldn’t go hand in hand but with Jules Ausborn on the case, they’re the perfect match.

Name: Jessie AndersenEmail: Jessievdlandersen@yahoo.comTitle: AT WHAT COSTGenre: Contemporary YAPitch:Teen mom or abortion? Seems like a no-brainer until everyone offers Maggie their opinions. Now she has to choose: obligation or freedom.

Name: Martha LancasterEmail: artbymartha5150@comcast.netTitle: TWO DEGREES FROM ZERO: A SNOWBOARDING ADVENTUREGenre: Middle GradePitch: What are the odds that a cool Burton snowboard could ruin a ski vacation for an impulsive teen who is plagued by survivor’s guilt?

Name: Heather McCorkleEmail: hmccorkle(at)wildblue(dot)comTitle: TO RIDE A PUCAGenre: YA Historical FantasyPitch: During the 12th century invasion of Ireland, Emily must master her druid power to keep the last of her kind from behind annihilated.

Name: Amber Hackstadt Email: amhackstadt (at) hotmail (dot) comTitle: UnnaturalGenre: YA Fantasy Pitch: Imagine in our world being a super hero is normal, cities are built in the clouds and the cliché the sky is the limit doesn’t apply anymore.

Name: Pamela RoachEmail: pamela(at)pamelaltodd(dot)comTitle: KISMETGenre: YA Fantasy/Paranormal RomancePitch: Cali has always been average, but now a Greek god has her in his sights – and the gods aren’t known for their patience, or their morals.

Name: Ellen RozekEmail: ellenmrozek(at)gmail(dot)comTitle: The RecruitedGenre: YAPitch: Two teenage killers end up working for the government to bring down an American terrorist organization trying to take over the country.

Name: Taryn AlbrightEmail: tarynalAThotmailDOTcomTitle: SPLASHBACKGenre: YA contemporaryPitch: Burnt out but still top ranked, Lottie wants to quit the sport that ruined her life. Too bad swimming is the only way to save her sister.

Name: Ruthanne ReidEmail: ruthanne@ruthannereid.comTitle: THE SUNDEREDGenre: YA sci-fiPitch: A world that hates you is pretty bad; survival based on slavery is worse; but nothing tops having to choose between the survival of someone else’s species or your own.

Name: Misty WatersEmail: mistydawnwaters(at)gmail(dot)comTitle: OracleGenre: YA high fantasyPitch: Sloan got a new destiny for her birthday that doesn’t include high school. An entire realm awaits her return and a king wants her dead.

Name: Michelle MasonEmail: mfaszold(at)hotmail(dot)comTitle: ESCAPE FROM THE UNDERGROUND CITYGenre: MG AdventurePitch: Trapped. Literally. In a city buried underground. To rescue everyone, Ethan must conquer the Deep Caves and the secrets they conceal.

Name: Amey ZeiglerEmail: ameyzeigler@yahoo.comTitle: Swiss MissGenre: Chick LitPitch: Lainey deletes a chain e-mail, triggering a cascade of misfortune just as she starts a coveted internship in Switzerland with a hot boss.

Name: Amy Shelor DyeEmail: amydye@jetbroadband.comTitle: White LightningGenre: YA140 Character Pitch:Haunted by thoughts of a less than epic existence after a big move to a small southern town, Sallie soon finds she has far more to fear.

Name: Matt WilliamsEmail: houseofwilliams@yahoo.caTitle: SourceGenre: Sci-fiPitch: No one said survival was easy, but when the teeming colonies of Earth run out of water, Sheila and Andrew will do whatever it takes to save the ones they love!

Name: Matt WilliamsEmail: houseofwilliams@yahoo.caTitle: SourceGenre: Sci-fiPitch: No one said survival was easy, but when the Earth Colonies run out of water, Sheila and Andrew will do whatever it takes to save their loved ones!

Name: Caitlin DarrellEmail: caitie(dot)darrell(at)gmail(dot)comTitle: ROBYN HOODGenre: Historical YAPitch:Disguised as a man, Robyn seeks revenge on the Sheriff of Nottingham for her father's death with help from her fiery partner in crime, John.

Name:Sage HydenEmail:sagehyden@rogers.comTitle:LORIDIANGenre:FantasyPitch:To save his brothers, Anthony must cross a desert in the company of thieves and rebels. Inspired by roman history and indian mythology.

Name:Debra CorbinEmail:powerpuff_debbie@yahoo.comTitle:Relationships Only Lead To PainGenre:Romance/HeartbreakPitch:Tina was in love with the most popular kid in school,Chase,but she was dating a glee club loser named James.What will she do,follow her heart or keep tearing her heart in pieces.

Name: Erin ButlerEmail: erinmel00(at)gmail(dot)comTitle:The Witch's CurseGenre: YAPitch: A neglected teen runs away to seek memories of her long dead father and what she uncovers entangles her into a centuries old witch's curse.

Name: Sandra CormierEmail: sfcormier(at)rogers(dot)comTitle: A DIFFERENT WINTERGenre: Literary YAPitch: When Rebecca's busy dad dumps the family in Mallorca in 1974, she deals with an alcoholic mom, a futile crush & also has to learn Spanish.

On Halloween night, an evil enchantment transports a group of trick-or-treaters to a haunted parallel world. Dylan and Parker must survive in this world of ghosts and monsters to rescue their friends, who have been kidnapped by an evil witch.

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